Comments on: Tips For Picking The Best SPD Shoes For Bike Touring https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/ Bikepacking, Bicycle Touring, Equipment, Testing, Videos Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:19:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Tomasz Joka https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-4451 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:47:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-4451 In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com.

Thanks Alee! Enjoying your books too.

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-4435 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:15:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-4435 In reply to Tomasz Joka.

The most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned were by Sidi. They do a regular and a wide fit too. More recently I’ve been using Bontrager XXX and they’ve been super stiff, but not quite right for my foot shape. You really need to try on some shoes to see what is comfortable for you. I’d say most high-end shoes are in the same stiffness range.

]]> By: Tomasz Joka https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-4434 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:36:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-4434 In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com.

Could you recommend any shoes and pedals Alee? Thank you.

]]> By: Tomasz Joka https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-4433 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:33:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-4433 In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com.

Thank you very much Alee for helpful advice. Will look into it!

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-4431 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:40:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-4431 In reply to Tomasz Joka.

The shoe sole stiffness will largely determine the distributed pressure to your foot. If you like stiff soles, grab some carbon MTB shoes and you’ll have a hard time feeling the difference to a road shoe. I actually use carbon MTB shoes for the majority of my road riding too.

]]> By: Tomasz Joka https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-4425 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:38:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-4425 How do you find spd cleats for daily distances of around 200km. Do you feel less distributed pressure in soles of your feet? I have been using road shoes for that reason, but I would prefer spd as easier to walk and cleats won’t wear as fast. Would love to hear your opinion and what’s your experience with it.

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-2451 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 23:29:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-2451 In reply to Wade Otey.

I’m glad you found a cycling shoe that fits!

]]> By: Wade Otey https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-2450 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 21:32:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-2450 I agree with the Shimano sandals, the way I found them was from the size needed, 13EEE translates to 49EU and the toe boxes on Sidi Wide shoes,…well let’s just say there wasn’t a shoe on the market that was wide enough. Italians have little narrow shoe lasts to work with I suppose. The toe strap is very accommodating to my width. With neoprene & wool socks cold weather is not an issue, and for shoe covers, I wear a smaller pair of Showers Pass covers under the sandals, no cutout for cleats. Water never gets in and the sandals don’t seem to care.

]]> By: Christian Bratina https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-2278 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:26:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-2278 The best shoes we have used cycle touring are the Pearlizumi WRX (looks like a running shoe) and the Quoc Pham Urbanite. We only take one pair of shoes so we walk everywhere in them when off the bike. The Urbanite is the best by far with the most recessed cleat and a soft sole for excellent grip, plus it looks like a dress shoe. The WRX has not help up very well.

]]> By: Dom https://www.cyclingabout.com/tips-for-picking-the-best-spd-shoes-for-bike-touring/#comment-1174 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 03:45:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=1593#comment-1174 In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com.

Fair points – I think the colour’s a big thing. There seems to be more mesh on the ’14 Hubba Hubba, but I think the stronger floor might do it for me. I’ll give the Mont guys a call. Thanks again.

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